Bankers Return From Cleveland Convention
Wm. H. Peck and Frank L. Phillips return from the twenty- eighth annual American bankers association meeting in Cleveland Colorado. Peck, Third National Bank cashier, spoke for Pennsylvania and paid tribute to Scranton's industrial worth. Phillips, Traders' National Bank cashier, elected Pennsylvania vice president for the year. Fall term at N E Conservatory of Music opens September lth details via Miss Julia C. Allen 612 Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Peck
Eashier
Third National Bank
Frank 1
Pmps
Traders’ National Bank
Cleveland, CO
American Bankers’ Association
Bre
Phillips
Pensylvania
Peck
Scranton
N. E. Conservatory of Music
Boston
Julia C. Allen
Wastington Avenue
Republican County Convention Notice Declares Details and Deadlines
The Republican county convention is scheduled for Tuesday September [year], at 2 p.m. in the courthouse, with vigilance committees to preselect three members per precinct for the county committee. Primary elections are set for Saturday September 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. Registration and fee deadlines require candidates to pay dues and file by September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesding
Court House
Beranton
Perbonsa
Namin
Yenda
Bon
Willard
J. BE
Watkins
Missionary Report Highlights Syria Stations and Trials
At a second Presbyterian church meeting Mrs Selden Blair led and Rev On Hobinson gave prayer. Mrs FT Prewster led worship and Mrs George Price read the secretary's report. Rev and Mrs William Jessup spoke of missionary work in Syria and their Montrose rest year as guests of Mr and Mrs James A Linen. Jessup described stations from Zahid Syria to Tripoli Harmadh Beirut and Homs noting misunderstandings about motive and retrenchment pressures. He shared personal experiences and drew a large attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Selden Blair
On Hobinson
Preyer
FT. R Prewster
George Price
Wiliam Jessup
Byria
Montrose
James A. Linen
Singh
Jessup
Home Board
Jorsup
Zahid
Syria
Tripoli
Harmadh
Beirut
Homs
Langstaff election witnesses include two tax collectors
Witness list from the Langstaff election contest cites John D. Jones of Taylor and Bernard Kennedy of Olyphant among examined witnesses. The long roster covers First ward through Thirteenth ward districts with numerous J. Phillips, Jones, Williams, Souterby, and other names among local officials and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstaff
John D. Jones
Taylor
Bernard Kennedy
Olyphant
First Ward
Wiliam M. Davis
Mirth
Henry P. Evans
David Hopkins
John Phillips
Daniel J. Reese
David Howells
Willeam Jones
Thomas J. Price
James A. Morgan
Evan W. Jones
Wiliam W. Davies
William F. Davis
Otto Genel
Eleazer Morgan
William Philps
William XX. Williams
John Griffiths
Joseph D. Morgan
John E. Jones
John KF. Jones
William T. Evans
John Armstrong
John X. Phillips
William Anthony
Thomas Armstrong
David Collins
William M. Williams
Thomas H. Williams
David Evans
Michael Gavin
Thomas Souterly
Thomas Souterby
John Souterby
Wallace Johnson
Philip Alworth
Alvin Meyer
Dr. J. la Rea
J. D. Mason
Horace Allemus
Walter Wilbur
A. L. Lord
Jonathan Williams
William Osmond
Willam M. Franklin
Coleman
Harmon
Andrew M. Fine
Day and Evening School Reopens With Large Enrollment
Day and evening schools will reopen on Monday with a large enrollment. Mr Frank Gavan holds an excellent position in the Stock Exchange in New York City and draws a handsome salary. Mr Howard Davies has a position as book-keeper for the Hillside Poor Farm. Mr Fred Gray resigns from Scranton Dairy Company to join Scranton Axle Works. An application from another railroad company seeks a young man book-keeper and stenographer for an out of town position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gavan
Stock Exchange
New York City
Howard Davies
Hillside
Fred Gray
Scranton Dairy Company
Scranton
Wyoming Seminary Opening Announcement
The fall term opens September 12 at Wyoming Seminary. The school prepares students for leading colleges and offers courses in business, music, art, elocution, and literature. The president may be seen daily at the Seminary office during business hours regarding studies or boarding rooms. contact L. L. Sprague, D. D., President, Kingston, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Sprague
D. D
Kingston
West Park Lots Sale Gains Unprecedented Speed
The sale of West Park lots continues rapidly due to the unmatched location and easy terms. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the plot at their earliest convenience and inquire at the new office on the plot for prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Fall men’s shoes highlight quality leather and style
Mahon’s Shoe Store at 08 Lackawanna Avenue offers a new line of fall shoes for men crafted from calf skin or Viel Kid leather. The ad promises right shape and workmanship and sell at 2.00 dollars per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon's Shoe
Lackawanna Avenue
Round Trip by Special Train from Scranton to Lickawanna Ave
On Thursday September 1 special train departs Scranton at 7 25 p m via Central Road RB New Jersey. Round trip fare adults 2 65 children wear Mahon's school shoes noted for wet conditions and durability along Lickawann avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Rd
New Jersey
Scranton
Mahon
Lickawann Avenue
Notice of refund for tar syrup bottle advertisement
The undersigned promise to refund money for a W cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. Names and locations listed appear as attestations and seals of agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Unmore
Bone Kg
Heranten
New Schedule Raises Wages for Lackawanna Conductors and Brakemen
The Lackawanna railroad announces a new schedule boosting wages for nearly all conductors and brakemen across divisions including Buffalo to Elmira, Lackawanna City to Port Morris, and Scranton to New York. The measure, praised by employee committees, sets per mile and daily pay increases, introduces own uniforms, and outlines ten hour days with specific mileage rules for pay calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Imira
Elmira
Byzacuee
Belog
Utica
Tetween Scranton
Giveat Bend
Washington
Scrantod
Port Morris
Morris and Essex
Bloom
Great Bend
Rune
Peaches for Canning Arrive at Market
Today a selection of the finest peaches arrives for canning in white and yellow varieties. Stocks are limited and expected to sell out quickly.
Presentation to W F Hallstead by railroad unions
A committee of railway men from the Strotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, the Order of Railway Conductors, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen presented former Delaware, Lackawanna and Western general manager William F. Hallstead with a beautifully engraved framed set of resolutions. The gift, given at Hallstead’s Wyoming Avenue home, honored his long service and expressed sorrow at his retirement. The presentation was led by G. M. Wallace with the resolutions prepared by T. W. Coxello, and about twenty five railroad men attended, with Colonel George M. Stulistead hosting at Hallstead’s political home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maliway
Strotherhoad
Hallrom ‘Tralamen
Willan F. Bellstead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
G. Mo Wallace
Brotherhood of Farroad
Hailstead
Wyoming Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood
Railrond
Leain
Terrer
William PF. Halletead
Manstead
Afereaaid
Alwaye
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
F. Cc. Finnerty
Charles Scanlon
F.C. Walsh
Order of Railway Conducove
G. M. Walave
T. CC. Farrer
BE. Tovkarid
Seeweesty
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainen
J. F. May
T. W. Olbbhons
WO. Smith
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Adams Avenue School and Kindergarten Opens Rept
Adams Avenue School and Kindergarten opens with a new principal Terry leading the staff. The event marks a milestone for the district as students begin the term under fresh leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
Markeret
Terry
Adame Aye
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Claims Broad Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to ease teething pains, soothe gums, cure wind colic, and diarrhea, with a 25 cent bottle price and a warning to ask for Mrs Winslow's.
Sewer Trench Death Of Longtime Immigrant Worker
Savensky a laborer on the Willow Street Cedar Avenue sewer died after a cave in during excavation. Rescue efforts failed after a second fall and Coroner Robers empanelled a jury to investigate. The victim, 19 year old Saveteky, was four months in the country and living with his parents near Hotel Test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Street
Cedar Avenue
Roberts
Josph Saveteky
Warner
Savensky
Emnelich
Ravensky
Snv
Court House
Haererty
Scranton Traction Company
Test
Tie
Conservatory of Music Opens Fall Term Next Monday
The Conservatory of Music on Adams Avenue and Linden Street opens for the fall term next Monday. Students should register at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
General house work job listing on Quincey avenue
Short ad seeking general house work for a small family on Quincey avenue. Apply at the store 22F Lackawanna ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emall
Quincey Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
Lester Shoe Store Price Change Report
Prices listed as 25, 50 and 22 00 moved to 1 10 at Lester Shoe Store located on Lackawanna Avenue. Local shoppers note a price adjustment affecting common footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Shoe
Lackawanna Auvenur
Jervis-Hardenbergh School Opens September First
Minx Sherwood of Wellesley College will open a school for girls Sept. 5 at 506 Quincy Avenue. The Jervis Hardenbergh School of Music and Art announces a Friday opening and offers instruction in music and art at the Carter Building Tan or Black. Shoes on sale at Lester Shoe, 20h Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jervis-Hardenbergh School of Music and Art
Carter Building
Minx Sherwood
Wellesley College
Quincey Avenue
Missionary Convention Set for October in City
The annual meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church for Pennsylvania Delaware and New York will convene October 4 at Kim Park church. Mrs Foss wife of Bishop Pose leads the branch and about 20 delegates are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
Kim Park Church
Foss
Pose
Special Reduced Fares to Bethlehem via Lehigh Valley RR 1899
Account of the Bethlehem State Fair dated September 12 to 16 1899. Tickets from Scranton to Bethlehem and return on September 1 to 16 inclusive, limited to September 16. Special one day rate of 2.45 dollars on Thursday September 4. Tickets valid only on train No 20 that date, return next day. Consult Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Contult Lehigh Valley Ticket Agente
Sandals Cut Prices At Lester Shoe Store
Misses and children sandals reduced at Lester Shoe Store 25 Lackawanna Avenue with prices now 49 and 79 cents after sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Shoe
Lackawanna Avenue
Steam Heating and Plumbing and Local Ads
Classified notices mention P F M T Howley at 241 Wyoming Avenue offering steam heating and plumbing services and Mahon's Shoe Store at 8 Lacawanna Avenue selling good solid school shoes. A claim promotes Beermesh ollis as a cure for liver complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Mahon's Shoe
Lacawanna Avenue
Elegant Weaves and Fabrics Sale Listing
Display of stylish fabrics including Fancy Plaids Crepons Broadcloths Vene tians Coverts Serges Habit Cloths Homespun Poplins Poplinettes and Granite Suitings. Prices range from 23c to 1.98 per yard.
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Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Iackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Lackawanaa Dar
A. A. Lindabury
Dito
Kpm
Connell Building
South Main Avenue
United States
Lacka, Ave
Muakit
Ackawanna
B. Warman
Bankers’ Meeting
Wm. H. Peck
Frank L. Phillips
Cleveland
Hitels Supplies
HE Lackawan, A Hardware CO
William Jessup
Second Church
Scranton Business College Notes
Wyoming Seminary
Ideal Home
Bethlehem Fair
Tribune
Larkawanta
Uiel
Wpen
Nuesell
Daly
Leeckawanna
John Finnerty
George M. Wallace
Truesdale
Haseell
Clark
Morrlesey
Russell
Huiesell
W. F. Hallstead
New South Side
Savencky
Moon
PY A. Webb
R. J. Piles
A. Kalb
T L. M. Gates
Ccummons
Lackawanna Hospital
Endles
Coons
Webb
BIG Missionary Convention
Matthews Bros
Hand & Payne
Square
Washington Ave
Felton’s, Tsrenn Av
Mue
Luntt Aoe
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
the School of the
Lackawanna
Jefferson Ave
Scranton, PA
Peewid Minster
Getidnal
Thos. M. Cann
Princial
Plumley
Cushionet
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Universal
Mears Building
Ilan
Steek
Pricsa
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Wyoming
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